CPD Professional Development for Engineers
Advance your professional skills in areas such as project management, leadership, communications, and health & safety. Choose from a variety of learning formats: live, hands-on workshops; virtual courses; self-paced on-demand learning; and hybrid options. All courses include CPD hours and a certificate of completion.
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Live virtual courses
Thought Leadership Thursdays
Join leading experts for one-hour webinars on current engineering topics with OSPE’s Thought Leadership Thursdays. Registration is free for OSPE members.
Emerging Leaders Course for Engineers
Designed for early-career engineering professionals preparing for managerial roles, this virtual workshop builds leadership skills, confidence, and strategic thinking.
Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Designed for individuals seeking to understand the core concepts of process improvement and operational efficiency, this introductory program covers the essentials of Lean and Six Sigma.
Project Management for Engineers
Through interactive sessions, case studies, and real-world examples, participants will learn practical project management skills they can immediately apply to their work environment.
On-demand courses
Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Courses
These courses provide an overview of health and safety in the workplace, focusing on specific hazards engineers may encounter in their workplaces and ways to manage these hazards.
Microlearning Courses for Engineers
Learn on the go with bite-sized, audio-based courses offered through ProDio.
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Leadership & Management
Unlock your leadership potential with flexible, on-demand courses designed for busy professionals.
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Writing that Sells: Technical Proposals & Pitches
Learn how to craft compelling proposals that build stronger client relationships and win new business. This on-demand course is designed specifically for engineering and technical professionals and provides practical tools to deliver impressive proposals. Includes a certificate of completion.
Professional certifications
Certified Associate in Engineering Management (CAEM)
The CAEM is designed for young technical professionals seeking to establish credentials in preparation for early technical management or supervisory assignments. The focus of the certification is to document the candidate has the requisite EMBoK knowledge to provide a foundation for professional practice.
Certified Professional in Engineering Management (CPEM)
The Certified Professional in Engineering Management (CPEM) is jointly offered in Canada by OSPE and the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM). This certification validates the skills, knowledge and experience of professionals in managing technical operations. If you are a Professional Engineer in Canada, the CPEM is designed for you.
